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Cost of nursing home care in Missouri.

The median nursing home in Missouri billed $257 per day — about $7,810 per month — in its most recent federal cost report, 33% below the national median. Half of Missouri facilities billed between $220 and $317 per day; the median facility collected $231/day across all payers, with Medicaid covering 66% of resident days.

Computed from 463 Missouri facilities' own audited CMS cost reports (FY2023) — not a survey. Billed charges are the closest public proxy for private-pay prices; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates. Methodology & all states.

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Nursing home costs by Missouri city

Median billed charges in the cities with the most reporting facilities.

CityMedian billed / day≈ per monthReporting
Saint Louis$298$9,06035
Kansas City$314$9,55018
Springfield$327$9,94016
Independence$321$9,7609
Florissant$261$7,9309
Jefferson City$264$8,0308
Columbia$300$9,1208
Chesterfield$405$12,3107
Saint Joseph$358$10,8806
Saint Charles$323$9,8206

Before you compare prices

Cost is only half the decision. Missouri's nursing homes drew 27,194 inspection citations over the last three years— every facility's citations, fines, ownership, and ratings are free on its page. Browse Missouri facilities and open any one for its full record.